Perspective

Read Mark 7:24 - 8:38

When Jesus talked about the rejection, suffering, and death that he would soon face, Peter took him aside and told him to stop. In modern words Peter was saying "quit that negative talk!" Jesus' response left no doubt where Peter had steered wrong: "you are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from Gods." Mark 8:33

Perspective makes all the difference. Peter misjudged Jesus' statement because of his poor perspective. We need to look on our own circumstances from Gods point of view. This requires that we become familiar with Gods priorities and values and see the big picture. This only comes from reading and studying the Scriptures.

The next time Gods way seem silly or out of line with "enlightened thinking" stop and ask God to help you see it all from His angle.